Vacancy for Project Officer - Mass Campaign at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Employment Nigeria 15-Dec-2017 ABUJA , Administrative NGO

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates.

POSITION : Program/Project Officer - Mass Campaign

Description

The Program/Project Officer - Mass Campaign (PO-MC) will support the Senior Manager- Vector Control (SM-VC) to provide technical leadership in the implementation of Global Fund Malaria Program LLIN mass campaign activities both by CRS and SFH.

S/he will review reports, provide oversight during LLIN campaign implementation by SFH, review personnel payment documents, liaise with and send correspondence to State Ministry of Health for CRS LLIN campaign implementation and participate in subcommittee & expert group meetings.

The Program/Project Officer - Mass Campaign will support the SM-VC with the deployment of the ICT4D devices and technology in the implementation of the mass campaigns.

The S/he will also support oversight for continuous LLIN distribution activities, post campaign SBCC activities and CMA activities in implementing states.

These activities will include first level review of activity reports for post campaign SBCC and CMA, review of data for continuous LLIN distribution and participating in monitoring visits to campaign states and ensuring state support team provide weekly reports during LLIN campaign implementation.

Responsibilities
Program Quality:

Support the management of State Support Team (SST) consultants
Review activity reports before finalization
Participate in monitoring visits to states
Coordinate and monitor participants at trainings, meetings; and supervise temporary staff supporting the mass campaigns, CMA and post campaign SBCC
Support the SM-VC, ensure that the Global Fund Malaria Program’s strategic objectives for LLIN mass campaigns, post campaign SBCC, CMA and continuous LLIN distribution in the focal states are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards
Provide support in the planning and coordination of LLIN mass campaigns in the identified LLIN mass campaign states, ensuring activities are implemented on schedule and meet relevant national guidelines
Work closely with the SM-VC, in coordinating the responses to implementation bottlenecks related to LLIN campaigns

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:

Review reports on the LLIN mass campaign activities, provide updates on implementation progress and performance, identify solutions to address challenges and weaknesses
Ensure implementation of activities in compliance with all GoN, CRS and Global Fund administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations
Participate in oversight visits to states to monitors vector control activities implemented by SRs
Track progress towards relevant performance indicators, analyzing reasons for shortfalls and adapting program strategies as needed
Support the design and implementation of feedback and response channels to enhance accountability of program vis-à-vis beneficiaries of the LLIN mass campaign services
In collaboration with program staff, work with partners to ensure CMA, continuous distribution and LLIN campaigns are implemented according to national guidelines

Agency Wide Competences (For all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Serves with integrity
Models stewardship
Cultivates constructive relationships
Promotes learning

Key Working Relationships

External: Global Fund’s Fund Portfolio Manager and Nigeria Country Team, SRs, State Ministries of Health (SMOH), National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) within the Federal Ministry of Health (MoH), Technical and Financial Partners, supported health facilities, Local Fund Agent (LFA)
Internal: Global Fund Malaria Program Team, Deputy Country Representative, Country Representative, Head of Operations, Finance, Procurement and Administration Staff, Regional and Senior Technical Advisors, Deputy Regional Directors for PQ and MQ

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant field such as Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Health or related field
Previous experience working on the Global Fund for AIDS/TB/Malaria project.
Excellent English language skills (oral and written communication skills).
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
At least 5 years post NYSC relevant experience.
At least 3 years Mass Campaign experience
Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities, develop workplan and provide technical guidance on Mass Campaign activities

Physical Requirements/Environment:

Ability to travel frequently to the project sites in all the states supported by Global Fund Malaria Grant.

Desirable Qualities:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands
Willingness and ability to travel in-country (sometimes on short notice) up to 75% of the time.
Strong inter-personal and public relations skills.
Excellent analytical and information seeking skills, and good decision-making skills.
Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner.
Ability to work both in a team and independently.

How To Apply
Candidates should download the Application Form here and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document to:ng.recruitment_health@crs.org with position applied for as the subject and the state being applied for

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